Sunday, 22 September 2013

I have been pleasantly surprised with how much of a hit the new Fisher Price Minnie Mouse fashion jet has been with both of my girls. This Minnie Mouse Bowtique Polka Dot Jet from Fisher Price is a simple play toy with no flashing lights, no sounds or music (phew) and just simple figurines and furniture that really allow both my toddler and my school age daughter to let their imaginations run riot.

The toy aeroplane is suitably girly with a pink polka dot fuselage - it comes complete with Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck posable figurines and their own cabin luggage, a luxury food trolley, cosy chairs and even the wear-withall to make an in-flight hair salon!!!

The reason why I am so impressed is that it is just such a simple toy which brings simple pleasures. The unmistakable Minnie Mouse branding makes it appeal to my eldest daughter while the nice chunky play pieces make it suitable for my younger daughter who gets great pleasure from constantly re-arranging the chairs and their occupants.

Lara enjoys carefully bending Minnie and Daisy to place them carefully in their chairs to enjoy having their hair done. She also likes folding and unfolding the stairs which allow the two glamourous ladies to enter their private jet. Holly enjoys opening and closing the lid, forcing the toys in through the windows and then zooming the plane around the living room floor.

This toy features all the quality of Fisher Price (and in fact reminds me quite a lot of a 40-year-old Fisher Price aeroplane still in use at Mr. B.'s parent's house), it is chunky, sturdy and suitable even for toddlers (recommended for 2 years upwards). I was incredibly happy that the plane was so easy to put together; just push the two wings into place... simple. More toys should be this easy to construct and to play with.

Minnie's Fashion Jet is available online and in store from amazon, Tesco, Toys R Us, Disney Store, Argos and Smyths Toys for £34.99.

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Approaching motherhood the mellow way - with a positive, mental attitude
Mum to primary school superstar Lara (7) and whirlwind Holly (4). By day I build enterprise software, by night I blog about being a mummy, pampering and tech